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2021 Utah Code
Title 4 - Utah Agricultural Code
Chapter 4a - Confinement of Egg-laying Hens
Section 104 - Confinement exemptions.

Universal Citation:
UT Code § 4-4a-104 (2021)
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Effective 5/5/2021
4-4a-104. Confinement exemptions.
Section 4-4a-103 does not apply to an egg-laying hen:
  • (1) used for medical research;
  • (2) during examination, testing, individual treatment, or operation for veterinary purposes, but only if performed by or under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian;
  • (3) during transportation;
  • (4) at state or county fair exhibitions, 4-H programs, and similar exhibitions;
  • (5) during slaughter conducted in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; or
  • (6) kept for temporary animal husbandry purposes of no more than six hours in any 24-hour period and no more than 24 hours total in any 30-day period.


Enacted by Chapter 323, 2021 General Session
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